by GCV Education Fund | Sep 29, 2020 | Democracy
This is the second of five articles by Professor Brian Glassman on the 2020 General Election. This week’s theme is “From Policy to Action: the Constitutional and Statutory Foundations for Your Voice Being Heard.” You can read more about Professor Glassman below....
by GCV Education Fund | Sep 22, 2020 | Democracy, Environmental Justice
Environmentalists should care deeply about redistricting. Redistricting is the process in which legislators and key stakeholders draw the lines of districts. Without proper representation in this process, issues like gerrymandering happen. This process impacts...
by GCV Education Fund | Sep 22, 2020 | Democracy, Environmental Justice
This is the first of five articles by Professor Brian Glassman on the 2020 General Election. This week’s theme is “Representation: Advocating for Environmental Protection Through the Electoral Process.” You can read more about Professor Glassman below. ...
by GCV Education Fund | Aug 14, 2020 | Democracy, Environmental Justice
On July 17th, we lost an American hero. John Lewis was born on February 21, 1940 as the son of poor sharecroppers in Alabama, deep in the heart of segregationist America. Growing up, he experienced both racism and segregation first hand, watching theater plays from...
by GCV Education Fund | May 6, 2020 | Democracy
Dates to Remember: Voter REGISTRATION Deadline – May 11, 2020 Statewide Primary Election – June 9, 2020 Early Voting – May 18, 2020 Primary Runoff – August 11, 2020 General Election – November 3, 2020 Voter registration deadline for the...
by GCV Education Fund | May 6, 2020 | Democracy
Georgia has a grave problem of systemic voter suppression. The history of voter suppression and the exclusion of people of color, women, and indigenous people from our democracy has continued rippling effects on our state. These groups are also the most at risk of...
